Question 1

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. How can we ensure that all the doctors get the message?&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The word "message" is used correctly to refer to a communication that needs to be conveyed to multiple doctors.

Question 2

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. In managing the budget, Ann's accounting skills compliment Jim's repair and maintenance skills.

Accepted Answer

The correct word should be "complement," which means to complete or enhance by providing something additional. "Compliment" refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration.

Question 3

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. How will the cuts affect passenger service?&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The word "affect" means to have an impact or influence on something, which is appropriate in the given sentence.

Question 4

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. Who's idea was it to have a meeting?&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The correct word should be "whose," not "who's." "Who's" is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," while "whose" is the possessive form of "who," indicating ownership.

Question 5

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. Ann and Jim are doing good with this plan.

Accepted Answer

The word "good" should be replaced with "well" as it refers to how they are doing (an action), not what they are doing (a noun). So the correct sentence is "Ann and Jim are doing well with this plan."

Question 6

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. Their are more than 300 geysers at Yellowstone National Park.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "There" instead of "Their." Therefore, false.

Question 7

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. We'll go farther into this proposal tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

The correct word should be "further," as it refers to a metaphorical or abstract distance, not a physical one.

Question 8

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. To ensure that they will have enough money to meet there needs, Ann and Jim use a budget.

Accepted Answer

The correct word should be "their" instead of "there" to indicate possession.

Question 9

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. They both willingly accept advice from their financial advisers.

Accepted Answer

The word "advice" is correctly used in the sentence to indicate guidance or recommendations given by the financial advisers to both individuals.

Question 10

The word shown in bold is used correctly in the following sentence. Both of them believe in the principle of paying yourself first, so each month, they set aside $200.

Accepted Answer

The word "principle" is used correctly to refer to a basic truth or assumption that guides action or decision-making. In this context, the "principle of paying yourself first" refers to the idea that it's important to prioritize your own savings and financial goals before spending money on other things.

Deck 10: Word Usage